Humber news round up – 13th September 2024

From pioneering projects which nurture our natural environment to honouring those whose actions have had a global impact, the people of the Humber have been shouting about how we are shaping the world.  

Here are four news stories from around Humber that we have spotted this week.  

Remarkable sportspeople 

A new exhibition has opened at Hull’s Streetlife which is taking a look at some of the region’s trailblazing sports people. The Lionesses of Hull exhibition, running until February 2025, tells the stories of Flo Bilton, co-founder of the Women’s Football League, and Carol Thomas who was the first Lioness to reach 50 caps for England.  

Visit the exhibition to learn more about these remarkable ladies and Hull’s influence on the world of football.  

Pioneering methods 

In a bid to tackle water pollution, Wilder Humber are pioneering a scheme to re-introduce oysters in the Humber Estuary. Once a thriving species in the local waters, the decline in oysters has been blamed on overfishing, disease and poor water quality.  

Determined to make a difference, Wilder Humber are trialling a new method which could, if successful, be rolled out across the country.  

Celebrating revolution 

This week, over 800 people have spoken and the decision to honour the four leaders of the Headscarf Revolutionaries has been made. In a public consultation, the support for a statue of Lil Bilocca, Yvonne Blenkinsop, Christine Smallbone and Mary Denness was overwhelming. The finding that people would like the statue to stand in Hull city centre rather than the obvious location of Hessle Road demonstrates how we welcome sharing pride in our values of revolution and reform with as many others as possible.  

The Headscarf Revolutionaries were a team of determined ladies who sought to make the fishing industry safer for all working in it. Their impact on the industry was, and continues to be, profound as they transformed working conditions for good. We look forward to seeing the progress of the new statue.  

Read more at Hull is This

Harnessing people power 

To harness the power of local environmental activism, North Lincolnshire Council has provided eight fully equipped volunteer litter picking pods. The idea is that those who feel the urge to pick up litter in their local neighbourhood have easy access to tools and resources, enabling and supporting responsibility and pro-activity. Great work!  

Read more at North Lincolnshire Council